What to write

1.) Finish editing LOLDue: March, 2009Measurement:-Critique group has reviewed entire novel-All critiques have been reviewed and implemented-Final read through on paper

2.) Finalize proposal for LOL and whole “Cyberlove” seriesDue: April, 2009Measurement:-Proposal is complete and able to be sent to agents/editors and used at conf

3.) Submit LOL for publicationDue: May, 2009Measurement:-Have proposal or query letter sent to at least three editors and ten agents

4.) Complete first draft of Book #2 and beginning editingDue: June, 2009Measurement:-The end is typed!-Manuscript is minimum of 80k words-Critique group has begun review

5.) Complete first draft of Book #3Due: November, 2009 Measurement:-The end is typed!-Manuscript is minimum of 80k words

You’ll notice that these goals are all ‘tasks’ or things I specifically want to accomplish, not ‘self-improvements’. I also have a timeline of when I want to complete them, and guidelines to judge if I’ve met my goal.

They are a bit progressive for me and my schedule, but are certainly acheivable if I put my mind to it. I really struggled whether or not to put the finishing of book three down on next year’s goals, but I’ve already started both book 2 and 3 and I have a good idea as to their plot and structure. I also have a few other book ideas that are brewing in the back of my head that I’m anxious to work on, so I’m excited to get these done so I can begin work on those as well.

So, what do you think? Am I shooting too might with my goals or do you think I’ve wimped out (and if you think that, please remember that I do have 3 kids and a full time job… *grin*).

Tomorrow I’ll be sharing my “inner” goals, or things I want to improve about myself as a writer.